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COLUMBIA-GREENE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2012-2013 CATALOG<br />

sources of fuel as well as nonpolluting<br />

power plants will be explored. (2 lecture<br />

hours/6 lab hours) (4 semester hours)<br />

Spring<br />

Au 128—introduction to Automotive<br />

repair<br />

This course introduces the student to the<br />

feld of automotive technology and to<br />

develop the basic skills, knowledge and<br />

professional ethics necessary as an entrylevel<br />

technician in areas of automotive<br />

maintenance, service repair, parts and<br />

pre-delivery device. The objectives of this<br />

course are developed through classroom<br />

and laboratory activities. Personal and<br />

shop safety, and the proper utilization<br />

of service information are emphasized.<br />

This course meets Toyota T-TEN degree<br />

requirements. (2 lecture hour/6 lab hours)<br />

(4 semester hours) Fall<br />

Au 129—heating, Ventilation and Air<br />

Conditioning (HvAC)<br />

This course is designed to introduce the<br />

student to the theory of HVAC systems<br />

and to develop the skills and knowledge<br />

necessary to diagnose and service<br />

automotive heating and air conditioning<br />

systems, and environmental effects<br />

of chlorofuorocarbons on the earth’s<br />

atmosphere. Included also, principles<br />

of refrigeration, reclaiming, evacuation,<br />

recycling and recharging and other<br />

diagnostic testing. This course meets<br />

the requirement of the Toyota T-TEN<br />

programs. (1 lecture hour/ 6 lab hours) (3<br />

semester hours) Fall<br />

AU 130—Basic steering, suspension &<br />

Brakes<br />

This course is intended to develop the<br />

skills, knowledge and professional<br />

ethics required to service general<br />

automotive steering, suspension and brake<br />

systems. The objectives of this course<br />

are developed through classroom and<br />

laboratory activities. Special emphasis<br />

180<br />

is placed on personal and shop safety,<br />

component identifcation and inspection,<br />

proper use of service information, special<br />

service tools and equipment, interpretation<br />

of data and adjustment techniques. This<br />

course meets the Toyota T-TEN degree<br />

requirements. (2 lecture hour/6 lab hours)<br />

(4 semester hours) Fall<br />

AU 131—Work-study i<br />

Students completing their second<br />

semester in automotive technology must<br />

work at their sponsoring dealership or<br />

independent repair facility for a 12-week<br />

period. This hands-on job experience<br />

introduces students to actual work<br />

situations and reinforces skills learned<br />

during the year. Grading is Satisfactory<br />

(S) or Unsatisfactory (U). NOTE: Many<br />

employers require a DMV driver’s<br />

background check. Having a poor driving<br />

record can prevent your employment in an<br />

automotive repair facility. Prerequisite:<br />

Successful completion of the frst year of<br />

the A.A.S. or A.O.S. Automotive Program.<br />

(2 semester hours) Summer<br />

AU 132—electricity and electronics<br />

Develops those skills needed by today’s<br />

technicians to diagnose, service, and<br />

repair the electrically and/or electronically<br />

operated systems of automobiles. Topics<br />

covered include basic electrical and<br />

electronic principles and components,<br />

electrical wiring diagrams, the battery,<br />

starting, and charging systems.<br />

Component location and system operation<br />

will be stressed. (3 lecture hours/3 lab<br />

hours) (4 semester hours) Fall<br />

AU 134—engine Performance<br />

This course is designed to provide those<br />

skills necessary for the diagnosis and<br />

repair of the engine’s ignition, fuel and<br />

emission systems. Emphasis will be<br />

placed on computer controlled engine<br />

management, scan tool usage, and correct<br />

diagnostic philosophy. Optimum engine

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